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From: "Karen L. Day" <>
Subject: [NJBergen] War Monument in Waldwick, Bergen Co., NJ
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:59:15 -0500

I'm helping a friend out regarding the following men listed on the Waldwick, Bergen Co., NJ War Monument. Does anybody have additional info on the following men.

World War I

John L. Dow

Born in Paterson, NJ (Not Confirmed)

Lived on Wyckoff Ave. (don't have exact address) in Waldwick (Orville Township)

Killed in action on November 1, 1918

What I've found so far.

Pvt., U.S. Army, 311th Infantry Reg., 78th Infantry Div., entered service in NJ. He is buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France; plot B row 09 grave 07. He was the only WWI soldier on the list entered in NJ's "Soldiers of the Great War", Vol.2, pg. 255.

His parents are Benjamin F. and Ida C. Dow and had 2 brothers, Robert L. and Benjamin Jr. (that I've located so far).

Born in Paterson, NJ (Not Confirmed).According to the 1900 Census, he was b. Jan. 1894 and living in Orvil Twp, Boro. Of Waldwick.

Lived on Wyckoff Ave. (don't have exact address) in Waldwick (Orville Township)

KIA in action on November 1, 1918, in Belgium.

1900 and 1910 Census, Orville Twp., Boro. Of Waldwick, Bergen Co., NJ for his family

1930 Census, Town of Haskell, Boro. Of Wanaque, Passaic Co., NJ for his brother, Robert L.



Walter Tunis Nightengale

August 11,1895 to November 1, 1918

Born in Waldwick

Most likely Catholic and went to Saint Luke's Church in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

Had 2 sisters on was named Alice

His mom died around 1933 (Don't have name)

His dad died in May 1945 his name was Tunis Nightengale

What I've found so far.

He was a Corporal, U.S. Army; 303rd Field Signal Battalion, 78th Infantry Div.; entered service from NJ; buried at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France; plot F, row 21, grave 27.

He was the son of Tunis and Anna (Ann A./Alice A.) Nightengale. His sister Loretta M. m. John Nutry (Nutrey), s. of John and Rose Nutrey, and Alice m. a Sutheland (NJ? Or NY?)



1900, 1910 and 1920 Census, Orville Twp., Boro. Of Waldwick, Bergen Co., NJ for his family

1910 Census, Midland Twp., Bergen Co., NJ for his son-in-law's family



Walter Hammond

May 4, 1893 to September 28, 1918

Mother's name was Hannah

He was born in Waldwick and attended the Methodist church on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick

What I've found so far.

So far on Hammond, I've only been able to locate the census from 1900-1930 on his family. He is one of the few I've been unable to locate his burial. Again the date might help me since it looks like he could have been KIA too. I can't locate any military info either.



William Demarest

August 6, 1891 to September 30, 1918

Born in Oradel, NJ

Mom's name was Nancy

Methodist most likely went to same church as Walter Hammond

What I've found so far.

He was a Pvt., UP.SO. Army; Field Remount Squadron 313; entered service from NJ; buried at the Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France; plot C, row 06, grave 14

Still have to locate his census, just so many Demarest to go through. He is most likely a descendant of Jean des Marest, a prominent citizen and resident of Beauchamp in the Province of Picardy, France. His son David des Marest was the immigrant (April 16, 1663, reaching New Amsterdam).



William P. Zazzetti

Zazzetti, Gugliermo

DOB Unknown Died on September 29, 1918

Most likely Catholic and went to St. Luke's in Ho-Ho-Kus

Lived at 80 Libert Street in Lodi (Not sure if "Libert" should be Liberty on document)

Born in Massguare, Italy

He was a Pvt., U.S. Army, 147th Infantry Reg., 37th Infantry Div.; entered service in NJ; MIA or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the MIA at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France.

So far I am unable to locate any census for him.



World War II

Harry P. Wilson

Died on May 22, 1942 no other info.

What I've found so far.

He was a Pvt. First Class, U.S. Army Air Forces; #06873828; 19th Squadron, 20th Air Base Group; entered service from NJ; buried at the Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines; plot F, row 4, grave 100.

I haven't located any census yet because his name is a common one.



Roland Webster Kennedy

June 10, 1921 to September 26, 1942

Only child

What I've found so far.

He was a Pvt. First Class, U.S. Marine Corps.; Serial# 00332675; entered service from NY; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing in Action at the Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines; awarded the Purple Heart.

I haven't found any census so far on his family because it's a common name. I did find his wife's family in the 1910 census for the 5WD Hackensack and 1930 2WD Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ.; Helen Hewitt, dau. Of Allen W. and Belle Hewitt.



Henry F. Schaefer

Schaefer,

Born in Paterson, NJ (No DOB) died August 10, 1942

Married in California in 1941

What I've found so far.

I haven't been able to find anything on him yet.



Herbert D. Gibb, possible middle name is David

Born in 1924 died March 11, 1944

Lived on Bergen Ave. in Waldwick

Dad's name was David Gibb Jr. 1896-1940

What I've found so far.

KIA March 11, 1944. Pvt., Serial# 32778682

According to the 1930 Census of Clifton, Passaic Co., his parents were David Gibb, 34; age at marriage 26; he was b. in Scotland; he was a Plaster contractor.

He married Frieda Wehrkamp about 1922, her age at marriage was 20. According to the 1930 census, she was 28 at the time and was b. in Germany. She and David had a son, Herbert 6, b. in NJ and a daughter Audrey 4, b. in NJ.

At the time of the 1930 census, Frieda's parents and a brother were living with them. Her father, Magnus Wehrkamp, 57; age at m. 25; b. in Germany; Painter contractor. Her mother, Emma, 54; age at m. 23; b. in Germany. Her brother, William, 20, b. in Germany; Painter contractor.

There is no 1940 census available yet. I still need to go backwards as far as I can go, 1900, 1910 and 1920.

With his #32778682, we can locate his War records now.

I still have the city directories to do too.whatever is available.

He's one of the six that I can't locate his burial yet. But looking at the date of death, I would assume he was KIA.his grave was NOT recorded on the site I found all the overseas graves at. http://www.abmc.gov/ I got lucky with another by just putting in google search the death date. So I will try the same with his.



Dominick A Raffaele (last name on military service records is Raffaelo)

Rafaele, Dominick

January 9, 1925 died June 13, 1944

Had 3 sisters. Most likely Catholic

We think he was born in Waldwick

What I've Found so far.

He was a Pvt., U.S. Army, #42001421; 175th Infantry Reg., 29th Infantry Div. and enter the service from NJ. He is buried at the Normandy American Cemetery, St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France; plot G row 16 grave 12. He was awarded the Purple Heart

1930 Census Waldwick, Bergen Co.

Antonio Raffello 30, b. in Italy; age at m. 23; Forman Railroad; parents b. in Italy

Basilia 28, b. in Italy

Dominick 5, b. in NJ

Antoinette 3 4/12, b. in NJ

Spano (Shano), Natale, 42, b. Italy; brother-in-law; age at m. 31; Gardener, Lawns; parents b. in Italy

Spano, Mary 30, b. in Italy; sister-in-law; age at m. 21; parents b. in Italy

Spano, Mary 8, b. in Italy; niece

Spano, Catarina, 5/12 (?), b. in NJ

I still need to finish the census on this family.



John Bender

DOB unknown died July 16, 1944

What I've found so far.

I haven't been able to find anything yet on him.



Lee Byron Lyon

DOB unknown died August 30, 1944

Had 2 sisters

His position was Utility in the Merchant Mariner, killed on board the Jacksonville on August 30, 1944. The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the NE Atlantic, with a crew of 48; AG 30.

Had 2 sisters (according to the 1930 census, he has 1 brother, Gerald and 6 sisters.Louisa, Helen, Irene, Ruth, Shirley and Regina).

So far I've only done the 1930 census on this family.

1930 Census Wallington, Bergen Co.

Byron Lyon 47, b. in NY; age at m. 28; Inspector-Custom House; parents b. in NY

Melissa 42, b. NY; age at m. 23; parents b. in NY

Gerald 21, B. NY

Louisa 18, b. NY

Helen 16, b. NY

Irene 13, b. NY

Ruth 11 11/12, b. NY

Lee 8, b. NJ (abt. 1922)

Shirley 6, b. NJ

Regina 3, b. NJ

Obviously I won't find a burial since the ship went down at sea.



Earl Robert Thompson or Thompson, Robert Earl

DOB unknown died November 29, 1944

Lived at 148 Bergen ave Waldwick

What I've found so far.

He was a Captain, U.S. Army; #O-526260; 12th Infantry Reg., 4th Infantry Div.; entered service from NJ; buried at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium; plot H, row 9, grave 54; awarded Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

I've only looked for the 1930 census so far and I can't get the page to view, so I'm not sure it's him yet. The location is Riverside, Bergen Co.



John A. Cambra

DOB unknown died February 7, 1945

What I've found so far.

He was a Pvt., U.S. Army; #32761522; 301st Infantry Reg., 94th Infantry Div.; entered service from NJ; buried at the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; plot D, row 5, grave 26; awarded the Purple Heart.

1930 Census Wallington, Bergen Co.

Manuel Cambra 49, b. in Portugal; age at m. 25 (m. abt. 1906); Laborer, Bleachery; both parents b. in Portugal

Jessie 51, b. in MA; age at m. 30; both parents b. in Portugal

Lenora 19, b. in MA; Molding/Holding (?), Bleachery

Edmund 15, b. in MA

John 7, b. in NJ

Need to do the rest of the census for NJ and MA.



Harry C. Lockwood

DOB unknown died April 20, 1945

What I've found so far.

He was a Sergeant, U.S. Army; Serial# 32279471; 125th Engineer Battalion, 14th Armored Div.; entered the service from NJ; buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France; plot C, row 9, grave 20; awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart.

1930 Census Bronx, (Dist. 251-500) Bronx, NY

William Lockwood 64, b. in NY; age at m. 40 (m. abt. 1906); Gerard (?), Custon House; parents b. in NY

Margaret 47, NY; age at m. 38; parents b. NY

Harry 20, b. in NY; Mechanic, Railroad



Korea

Robert Owen Masterson

June 13, 1930 to July 20, 1953

Wife and 1 daughter

What I've found so far.

He was a Pvt., U.S. Army; Serial# 51203709; KIA, July 20, 1953, in Korea.

Private Masterson was a member of the 65th Infantry Reg., 3rd Infantry Division. He was KIA while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 20, 1953.



Vernon, Raymond

What I've found so far.

b. 1930

Pvt. First Class, U.S. Army; Serial# 51134261; MIA-Presumed dead; d. July 22, 1952, in Korea.

Private First Class Vernon was a member of the 9th Infantry Reg., 2nd Infantry Div. He was listed as MIA while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 22, 1952. He was presumed dead on February 19, 1954. For his leadership and valor, Pvt. First Class Vernon was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.



Vietnam

Robert A. Viggiano

June 15, 1947 to August 19, 1967

1 brother and 1 sister

Catholic, went to St. Luke's

Dad's name was Anthony C. Viggiano

What I've found so far.

1967 He was KIA during the Vietnam War; Viggiano, Robert Edward. Pvt. First Class, U.S. Army.Waldwick.b. 06/15/47, d. 08/19/67

He and his parents are buried at the Mayrest Cemetery, 25 Seminary Rd, Mawah, NJ 07430; 201-327-7011.

Viggiano, Anthony C., b. 1912; d. 1988, plot# 2C 36

Viggiano, Ernestine, b. 1912; d. 1998, plot# 2A 36

Viggiano, Robert E., b. 1947; d. Aug. 19,1967, plot# 2C 36



Paul H. Villarosa

Lived at 49 Wanamaker ave in Waldwick Productions, Inc.

Born September of 1928 died January 4, 1968

Father's name was Marcus D. Villarosa

Most likely Catholic

What I've found so far.

SFC Paul Herman Villarosa, b. Friday, Sept. 07, 1928; service: Army, Regular; SSN. (Social Security#) 19707581; Grade: E7; Residence, Lake Tahoe, CA; MOS: 05B4S; Marital Status: Married; Tour of Duty Began: Sat., Nov. 11, 1967; Religion: Baptist, Other Groups; Casualty Date: Thurs, Jan. 04, 1968, age 39; Casualty Place: Province & Military Region Unknown, South Vietnam; Casualty Type: Hostile, Died While Missing, Multiple Fragmentation wounds, Ground Casualty.

1930 Census Wilkes-Barre, Luzenne, PA

Marcus Villarosa 35, b. (looks like Philippine Island-naive lang. is Spanish); age at m. 29 (m. abt. 1924); Forman, Carpet Mill; Imm. yr 1918

Gertrude 25, b. in PA; age at m. 19; parents b. in PA

Gertrude 5 10/12, in PA

Gladys 4 6/12, in PA

Marcus 3 1/12, in PA

Paul 1 2/12 or 7/12, in PA

Machander (Mailander), Mary 46, in PA; mother-in-law



Karen L. Day

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